World’s Prime Minister & President Cars - Official State Cars

Author: Select Car Leasing Date: 07-02-2017

As we all know, official state cars are some of the most visible symbols of any government. They are exclusive and specially designed vehicles which are used to both transport and protect the leaders of the country using all the latest technology. For any auto manufacturer it is considered as an honor to be selected to provide a state car for the respective leader.

Runs on 20 inch bulletproof alloys with flat run tires to drive several hundred kilometers and provides oxygen supplies to secure occupant in case of a gas attack.

Bullet and blast proof fuel tank to prevent any explosion.

Estimated cost – Around INR 8 to 10 Crores

GERMANY - Chancellor

Angela Merkel - Audi A8 L Security

KEY FEATURES:

German Chancellor Angela Merkel travels in a range of German brands, one of which is an armored Mercedes S-Class.

She is driven around in a German limousine from Audi called the A8 L security which is an armored version of the luxury A8 L.

The car holds a VR7 and VR9 ballistic certificate and can withstand fire from many different kind of weapons, grenades and land mines.

The car is powered by a W12 powerful petrol engine that generates a maximum power of 500BHP and peak torque of 625Nm.

CHINA – Prime Minister

Li Keqiang - Hongqi HQE

KEY FEATURES:

The Chinese built Honggi HQE is a four-door 18-foot large limousine which is known as one of the most expensive cars in China and is specially designed and developed for securing the president and high ranking official leaders.

RUSSIA – Prime Minister

Dmitry Medvedev

The Russian President travels in Mercedes S Class

KEY FEATURES:

The President of Russia is usually seen in an armored Mercedes S-Class stretched limousine. The limousine is bulletproof, has solid rubber tires, and carries an array of communications equipment. On state visits, it is airlifted to the destination using an Il-76.

JAPAN – Prime Minister

Shinzo Abe - Lexus LS600h

The Russian President travels in Mercedes S Class

KEY FEATURES:

The Japanese Prime Minister uses a Lexus LS600h L as his official state car.

It is known as a luxurious and comfortable car but is incredibly safe and features heavy steel armor all around the car.

The car features polycarbonate windows to protect against any attacks.

It is powered by a 4.6 litre V8 petrol engine that generates 386BHP power and 498 Nm torque.

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